Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Royal College of Nursing members Q&A with Ministers

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) had the opportunity to put questions to the Health and Social Care and Treasury Ministers at a meeting held last night (03 July).
The RCN arranged the question and answer session for nurses and other health…

Suspension of Work Permits to be proposed to Tynwald following public consultation

The Department for Enterprise is proposing to temporarily remove the requirement for Work Permits across all sectors and occupations, following public consultation.
The proposed reforms to the Work Permit system on the Island will be brought to Tynwald…

Customs and Excise online service availability

We would like to inform you that due to scheduled maintenance you will be unable to access online services from:
10pm Tuesday 11 July 2023 until 12am Wednesday 12 July 2023.
Customers are encouraged to access online services outside of the planned down…

Quad Island Forum meets in London

The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Guernsey and Jersey met in London recently (21-23 June) to discuss economic crime and international tax crime. 
The three days of meetings included participation from the Jersey E…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

This news release is issued to publicise the amendment of 16 entries under the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Regime.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/411) were made under the Sanctions …

Pilot phase launched for the Island’s first MASH

A six-month pilot phase is underway of the Island’s first ever Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
The MASH is a co-located, multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team that brings together professionals from services that have contact with children and…

Chief Minister to deliver Tynwald statement to mark 50th anniversary of Summerland disaster

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will make a statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the Summerland Fire at this month’s sitting of Tynwald on Tuesday 18 July. 
Notice of the statement has today been published on the Tynwald Register of Business. 
T…

New Manx herring quota provides ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’

A new Isle of Man herring quota that follows two years of constructive post-Brexit discussions will provide a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for the Manx fishing industry.
The deal follows lengthy and productive talks between the Isle of Man and U…

Manx Care announces Non-Executive Director appointments

Manx Care has announced the appointment to its board of Dr Charlie (Charlotte) Orton Ph.D. and Kate Lancaster as Non-Executive Directors.
Dr Charlie Orton is currently the CEO of UK SMART Recovery, a charity organisation that delivers training in the S…

Government commitment to family friendly policies

Following a report by the Tynwald Select Committee on Population Rebalancing, Government has indicated backing for a further range of financial packages aimed at making it easier to raise a family in the Isle of Man.
Treasury has committed to keeping m…